hp laptop hard drive light

[micah7754]

laptop turns on for a second then the hard drive light blinks red then it automatically turns off

[Alden4]

Hi @micah7754,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

If your HP laptop is turning on briefly and then shutting off with a red blinking hard drive light, it could indicate a hardware issue, possibly related to the hard drive or another component. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try.

Remove External Devices: Disconnect any peripherals (USB drives, external keyboards, mice, etc.) and try powering on the laptop again.

Power Reset:

• Turn off the laptop and unplug the power adapter.
• Remove the battery (if possible).
• Press and hold the power button for about 15-20 seconds.
• Reinsert the battery and plug in the power adapter, then try to turn it on.

Check RAM:

• If you're comfortable doing so, try reseating the RAM modules. Remove them and then reinsert them firmly.
• If you have multiple RAM sticks, try booting with one stick at a time to see if one of them is faulty.

Inspect Hard Drive:

• Ensure the hard drive is properly connected. If you're comfortable opening the laptop, check the hard drive connection.
• If you have access to another computer, consider testing the hard drive there or using a USB hard drive enclosure.

Listen for Beeps:

• If your laptop emits any beep codes when trying to start, note the pattern. These codes can help identify the issue.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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Alden4

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